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Norwegian Police Close Case Against Professor Praising Hamas October 7 Attack
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Norwegian police have closed the investigation against Professor Bassam Hussein after he praised Hamas's October 7 terror attack at an NTNU event, ruling his remarks did not warrant criminal charges. The decision sparked criticism from Israeli officials and activists, who plan to appeal. Norway has not designated Hamas as a terrorist group and maintains a hostile stance toward Israel.
- 01Norwegian police closed the case against Professor Bassam Hussein for praising Hamas's October 7 attack.
- 02Hussein called the attack "the most beautiful thing this century" during an NTNU university event.
- 03Israel's acting ambassador condemned the remarks as glorifying terror and called for Hussein's removal.
- 04Norway does not classify Hamas as a terrorist organization and is hostile toward Israel.
- 05Activist group StoppNRK plans to appeal the police decision citing incitement concerns.
- 06The Israeli embassy in Norway has no official ambassador since May 2024 after Norway recognized Palestine.
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